SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Understand contemporary nursing practices and theory
- Practical and philosophical knowledge of human care
- Able to collaborate with others
- Work well under stress
- Manual dexterity and physical stamina
- Present thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely
- Provide health care
- Knowledge of human behaviour
- Conduct research following procedural norms in nursing
- Engage in ethical practice
- Problem solving and decision making
- Observe, analyze and interpret information
- Visual monitoring
- Concern or a sensitivity to others
- Interpersonal communication (oral and written)
- Critical and inferential thinking
- Deals effectively with people
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Administration
- Anesthesiologist
- Community Health
- Correctional Facilities
- Crisis Intervention Worker
- Critical Care Nurse
- Day Cares
- Dietician
- ECG Technician
- Education
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Geriatric Aide
- Government
- Health Educator
- Health & Sports Organizations
- Hospice Administrator
- Infection Control Officer
- International Organizations
- Medical Legal Analyst
- Medical Sonographer
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Obstetrics Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Radiologist
- Rehabilitation Centre
- Research Laboratories
- Respiratory Therapist
- Surgical Nursing Assistant
- Senior Care
- Technical Writer
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Canadian Nurses Association
- Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
- Ontario Nurses’ Association
- American Nursing Association
- Canadian Nursing Students' Association
- Canadian Association of Advanced Practice Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario
- Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Nursing Careers Allied Health
- Ontario Nursing Jobs
- Health Force Ontario
- Canadian Nurse Job Board
- Canadian Travel Nurses
- Community Mental Health Careers
- Nursing Ethics
- Career Edge
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Charity Village
Get Experience
- Nursing at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, resources, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Networking, Mentoring and Informational Interviewing - Careerspace has workshops and one-on-one appointments to help you develop your network.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.